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Federal Court to weigh in on genome editing patent
A South Korean biotech company has filed an appeal with the Federal Court after an Ashurst partner succeeded in opposing the company's proposed patent for a genome editing technology.
Goodman Fielder fights bid to have pasta trade marks deregistered
Food manufacturer Goodman Fielder has shot back against claims by rival Conga Foods that six of its trade marks for pasta products should be deregistered for non-use.
Vokes keeps up campaign to undo 17-year-old trade mark error
Industrial filter manufacturer Vokes will launch a cross claim against rival Laminar Air Flow, arguing a 17-year old error which led to six of its trade marks being revoked can still be undone.
Hyundai wins $5.6M payout in ICC arbitration dispute
Hyundai Engineering and Steel Industries has been granted almost $5.6 million in compensation in a case against Australian company Alfasi Steel over construction delays on Sydney's International Convention Centre.
Crown says NSW gov’t ‘spruiked’ to block Sydney harbour views
Crown Resorts has accused the NSW government of breaching its contractual obligations by "spruiking" to construction firms for development at central Barangaroo that would obstruct its views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.
Aristocrat wins discovery to probe theft of slot machine idea
Aristocrat Technologies has hit the jackpot in its bid for discovery to determine whether it has claims against rival Ainsworth for stealing its confidential information and using it to design a competing slot machine.
Court consolidates toxic foam class action trials
Three class actions filed against the Commonwealth of Australia over allegedly toxic foam from government military bases will be heard together.
Quinn Emanuel reveals ‘step up’ funding model in AMP class action beauty pageant
Law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan will call in US experts to back up its proposed "step up" funding model as five law firms begin a high stakes battle to lead a shareholder class action against AMP.
US sports site tackles Aussie rival with IP suit
A US sports news website founded by former Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter featuring content by athletes has filed a lawsuit alleging an Australian sports site has violated its IP.
ANZ says prosecutors dragging feet in criminal cartel case
The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group told the court on Tuesday that it urgently needs a statement of facts, during the first hearing in the highly anticipated criminal cartel case against three investment banks.